The Buzz from the Bardette: Shows You Must See This Easter

First up its [**Harvey at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1707/Harvey-tickets.aspx) You can’t get more Eastery than a 6ft invisible rabbit in this brilliant comedy starring **James Dreyfus** and **Maureen Lipman**. Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary rabbit friend called [**Harvey**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1707/Harvey-tickets.aspx), his sister Veta takes him to a psychiatrist but mistakenly gets committed herself which starts a hilarious path of chaos and confusion as everyone tries to catch Elwood and his invisible rabbit. Book your [**Harvey tickets**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1707/Harvey-tickets.aspx) now. [**The Lion King**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/9/The-Lion-King-tickets.aspx)… ok maybe lions aren’t the most Easter related but they can be quite cute and fluffy.. Ok let’s be honest it’s just a great one for the kids this Easter break! Based on the Disney favourite, Tim Rice and Elton John’s musical hit at the [**Lyceum Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/9/Lyceum-Theatre.aspx) is still charming audiences of this much loved tale. The puppetry is incredible and definitely a favourite amongst audiences both young and old, a really enjoyable Easter delight. On the note of cute and fluffy, let’s look at some chicks on stage - some pretty powerful chicks - in [**Made In Dagenham**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1476/Made-in-Dagenham-tickets.aspx) (tenuous link?) ok so maybe not cute and fluffy but more sassy and gutsy and its sadly coming to an end on the 11th April. This was a refreshing treat when it opened in the West End last year, **Gemma Arterton** leads a sensational cast championing equal pay for the women at the Ford Factory. With great catchy songs, a fabulous set and an empowering story, they simply ask you to ‘Stand up and put your hand up’… and head to the [**Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/Adelphi-Theatre.aspx) this Bank Holiday before it closes. We also can’t go without mentioning [**Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1120/Charlie-and-the-Chocolate-Factory-tickets.aspx) A choc-tastic, fun filled show directed by Sam Mendes that brings this Roald Dahl classic to life. Complete with a great glass elevator, Oompa Loompas and the eccentric Willy Wonka, this deliciously dark story about Charlie Bucket and group of misfortunate children is not to be missed. The lucky 5 have each won a golden ticket to visit the chocolate factory that holds many wonders, delights and the chance to receive a lifetime of chocolate but everything isn’t as sweet as it seems… Let it lead you into a world of pure imagination. Have a theatre filled Easter week! The Bardette